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WG54 BGZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,657 mi
Last recorded103,657 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil level on minimum

o/s/r tyre 10 years old

Fail 8 Nov 2017 103,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil level on minimum

o/s/r tyre 10 years old

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,281 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 100,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,249 miles

engine oil very low

Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil very low

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 94,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 92,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,678 miles

slight play in o/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,804 miles

unable to check fully o/s/r seat belt

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WG54 BGZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG54 BGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG54 BGZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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